Kyle Rae

About Kyle Rae

Experienced, passionate and driven individual pursuing a lifelong career in sports. I currently work as the Chief Financial Officer at the Virginia Athletics Foundation where we are looking to provide a championship experience for our student athletes and staff. Using data driven analysis to paint the picture through effective presentation.I am committed to the idea of continuing education to avoid complacency and promote always striving to learn something new. I obtained my MBA from Loyola University Maryland. I obtained my Master\'s of Accounting degree from North Carolina State University where I was the Johnson Lambert LLP Fellow. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Furman University where I played football all four years I was there.Specialties: Great communicator, proven leader and refined time management skills while continuing to grow in my career path through creating meaningful connections with colleagues and acquaintances.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Virginia Athletics Foundation

   Jul 2025 — Present · Charlottesville, VA, US

   Develop and maintain financial practices to support VAF’s mission and goals in support of UVA Athletics•Report to and support the Executive Director on Executive staff of VAF while also working with Foundation Trustees and Athletics to ensure the Foundation’s financial health and sustainability•Supervise and direct financial operations and activities, including responsibility for all budgeting, financial management, accounting, gift oversight, and business intelligence, along with financial reporting and compliance consistent with applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations•Serve as the primary human resources contact and lead VAF’s recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes to minimize disruption to the VAF

Education

• Sports Management Institute

  Executive Athletics Administration Program

• Furman University

  B.A., Accounting

  2006 — 2010

• North Carolina State University

  Masters, Accounting

  2010 — 2011

• Loyola University Maryland

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Insurance
• Analysis
• Accounting
• Leadership
• Sports Management
• Networking
• Budgets
• Finance
• Internal Controls
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Play by Play
• Time Management
• Corporate Fp&a
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Gaap
• Excel
• Auditing
• Intercollegiate Athletics
• Financial Analysis
• Audit
• Live Broadcast
• Microsoft Office